BOULD (Cecil Edward “Cec”). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 29th June 2022 at East Cheshire Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Cecil, aged 86, of Congleton. Devoted husband of the late Patricia (Pat), much loved dad of Robert, Amanda and Samantha, dear father-in-law of Vera and Patrick, cherished granddad of Emma, Joe, Tom, Matt and Grace, treasured great-granddad, loved brother of Don, Flora, Sylvia and the late Ken. Funeral service at St Stephen’s Church, Congleton on Friday, 22nd July at noon, to be followed by a committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, Mountbatten House, Stonehouse Green, Congleton, 01260 298829.
BROOKES (Dorothy). Passed away peacefully on 14th June 2022 at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Dorothy, aged 87, of Biddulph. Devoted wife of Arthur. Loved mum of Lynn and Ann, a dear nan and great-nan. Dorothy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. Funeral service at St John’s Church, Knypersley on Thursday, 14th July at 10am, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would those wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Flowers are most welcome; donations, if desired, to Diabetes UK or British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
CUMBERBATCH (John Thomas). Passed peacefully on 21st June 2022 at his home in Biddulph. John, aged 93. Devoted husband of the late Hilda. Beloved dad to John and Mark, dear father-in-law to Ann-Marie and a much loved brother to the late Dennis and Iris. John was a popular florist in Biddulph. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. Funeral service at St John’s Church, Knypersley on Thursday, 14th July at 1.15pm. Cremation to follow at Carmountside Crematorium. Would those wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
LOVATT (Audrey). Peacefully passed away on 25th June 2022 at her home in Biddulph. Audrey, aged 91, formerly of Packmoor. Devoted wife of Eric, dearly loved mum of Stephen, much loved mother-in-law of Pat, cherished nan of Daniel and Louise, great-nan to Jacob, also a special aunty. Audrey will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. Funeral service at Packmoor Methodist Church on Thursday, 21st July at noon, followed by interment at Woodhouse Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Biddulph in Bloom. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, ST8 6BD, 01782 513210.
MAYDEW (Graham). Passed away peacefully on 23rd June 2022 at his home in Biddulph, with his daughter and son by his side. Graham, aged 85. Devoted husband of the late Marie, cherished dad of Susan and Mark, dearly loved twin brother of Derek, brother-in-law to June, uncle of David and Linda, and granddad to Holly and Jake. Graham will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. Funeral service on Tuesday, 19th July at St Lawrence’s Church, Biddulph at 11am, followed by interment at Biddulph Town Burial Ground. Would family and friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Enquiries: John Garside and Son, 2, Cross Street, Biddulph, 01782 513210.
